Applied Psychology GradDipAppPsych

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

Auckland Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 41,381 / year

Next Intake July-2024

Applied Psychology GradDipAppPsych

About

Study brain and behaviour, sensory and cognitive psychology, lifespan development,
learning and communication, social, cultural, and organisational psychology,
models of health and disability, with emphasis on the New Zealand context.

Gain skills related to applied psychological research and practice in your current
occupation or progress to postgraduate study, including postgraduate
professional programmes.

For more information, please enquire via Auckland Online.

Learn the principles, concepts and skills required for postgraduate study in psychology.

This programme is part-time and will be delivered fully online. Students will take one course at a time across four 12-week term sessions.

There will be one pathway consisting of a set programme of four 30-point courses (one course at stage two that must be taken first, and three courses at stage three).

PSYCH 211 - Psychology for Society (30 points)
PSYCH 323 - Changes across the Lifespan (30 points)
PSYCH 324 - The Behaving Brain (30 points)
PSYCH 325 - Social Processes (30 points)

Please note that in normal circumstances the requirements for a GradDipAppPsych must be completed within four years of initial enrolment.

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Sample programme structure

Term 1 30 points

Code:

PSYCH 211

Name:

Psychology for Society

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

30 pts

Term 2 30 points

Code:

PSYCH 323

Name:

Changes across the Lifespan

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

30 pts

Term 3 30 points

Code:

PSYCH 324

Name:

The Behaving Brain

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

30 pts

Term 4 30 points

Code:

PSYCH 325

Name:

Social Processes

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

30 pts

Subjects available in this programme

Applied Psychology

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2023 entry requirements

Programme requirements

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution).
Or
Have the equivalent practical, professional, or scholarly experience. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency if you are:

An international applicant whose first language is not English
A domestic applicant under 20 years of age whose first language is not English

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no bands less than 5.5. See alternative English language requirements.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology cost per year?

2023 fees

Domestic students: NZ$7,606.80*

International students: NZ$41,381*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.38 per point, estimated at $1,005.60 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2023: 13 February 2023

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

Start dates for 2022
Academic Year	Starts - 3 January
Ends - 31 December

Start dates for 2023
Academic Year	Starts - 1 January
Ends - 31 December

Other important dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Disciplines

Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You will typically need to have completed one of the following to meet the minimum equivalent University Entrance standard:

One semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
One year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.

If you have finished secondary school you may already meet the minimum acceptable equivalents of the University Entrance Standard, see New Zealand Secondary School applicants, or Overseas Secondary School applicants.

If you are applying for admission based on prior tertiary study you must meet admission, programme and undergraduate English language requirements. To see the entry requirements (by country) for your intended programme(s), visit Find a study option.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 41,381 / year

How to Apply

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